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Obamas increased EPA requirements is part of the reason why everyone is driving around in giant tanks now. Less strict mpg requirements

• wolverine876 3y ago
  More EPA requirements resulted in heavier vehicles?
  • nradov 3y ago
    Yes. Fuel economy rules are scaled by vehicle size. The way the regulations are written, it's actually easier to comply when building larger vehicles. https://www.resources.org/common-resources/how-much-do-regulations-for-fuel-economy-and-emissions-incentivize-the-production-of-larger-vehicles/ https://www.resources.org/common-resources/how-much-do-regul... Of course it's completely stupid and counterproductive for governments to set fuel economy mandates in the first place. If they want people to burn less fuel then just increase the tax on fuel and let the free market sort out solutions.
    • wolverine876 3y ago
      What if your choice, politically, is fuel economy mandates or nothing at all? Also, fuel taxes, like all sales taxes are regressive.
      • nradov 3y ago
        That was never the choice. The Federal government started imposing a fuel excise tax in 1932 and has increased it several times. Obviously that was politically possible because it actually happened. States also impose their own excise taxes. https://lao.ca.gov/Transportation/FAQs https://lao.ca.gov/Transportation/FAQs
        • wolverine876 3y ago
          Do you think it's possible now?